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The Word: His Will Expressed -
Saturday, June 13th

Pastor Chris

Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the Lord... (Hosea 6:3).

If you don't know the Word of God, you'll live below God's dream for you. Your life wouldn't be the expression of what He really wants; you can't fulfil His desire and His plan for your life. There're too many who live on the basis of assumptions; on what they "think" the Word says, and not what it actually says, and that's sad. That somebody said something nice and religious isn't enough for you to accept it. Study it for yourself. Just because it sounded like something God could have said doesn't mean it came from God.

The Bible tells us something inspiring about a certain group of Christians in the city of Berea, describing them as noble: "These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so" (Acts 17:11). Did you see that? They didn't give room for assumptions. Whatever they were taught in the Word, they went back to the Scriptures to study in order to be sure that what they had been taught was in line with God's revealed thoughts.

You can't know the mind of God until you know the Word of God. His Word is His will and mind expressed. Therefore study the Scriptures for yourself. Don't say, "What if I don't understand?" You have the Holy Spirit, and part of His ministry in your life is to help you understand the Scriptures. What's more? Jesus said it's your heritage to understand the Scriptures - the mysteries of the Kingdom: "...Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God..." (Luke 8:10).

The glory and beauty of your life will be to the measure of your knowledge of the Word of God. It makes no difference how long you've been in church; your life can't progress beyond the level of the knowledge of God that you have. So, know the Word for yourself. Study, meditate and ponder on it; put your heart into it, because your whole life depends on it.

Prayer...
Dear Father, I give myself wholly to your Word, and declare that my profiting is evident, as I make progress by the Word. Thank you for positioning me through your Word to reign and rule over circumstances, triumphing gloriously every day, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study:
Mark 12:24
And Jesus answering said unto them, Do ye not therefore err, because ye know not the scriptures, neither the power of God?

Joshua 1:8
This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.

1 Timothy 4:15
Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.

2 Timothy 2:15 (AMP)
Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial), a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing and accurately dividing [rightly handling and skillfully teaching] the Word of Truth.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 4:1-31, 2 Chronicles 16-19

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Luke 1:26-38, Deuteronomy 11

They interest me...as a subject matter

MizJanet:
Hehehe , death is a place . I guess sickness is also a place . bullshit

I was referring to hell. Death of course is a spirit.


Emm... No need for vulgarity

usermane:
OREMUSSANCTUS and Ifeann, thanks pals for the concern about my whereabout. That 's thoughtful and caring.

I decided to take a break off Nairaland. You know the kind of work i 've been engaged here since last year. Answering questions, writing critiques, researching views, responding to critics and accusations, dealing with haters. This is time and energy consuming especially for a one man army like me. Initially, like investigating crimes, conspiracies or malware in your PC, i thought it was cool but in the long run, it was becoming burdensome. I needed to relax, invest more in myself, my relationships and other secular areas of life which were suffering, so i resolved on a break.

I had a nice time, but it is good to be back. I missed you guys.

You need the Holy Spirit. I've been here, taking on a lot of thrash especially about my church and Christianity, and I refute every one of them... A One man military backed by the Holy Spirit is a large army. I know you are Muslim... All Muslims actually need the Holy Spirit.


It became burdensome, but it is no longer... I fight them physically and spiritually, for I know I wrestle not against flesh and blood.

Cheers. Good to have you back

Varagous:
its a spirit.

It is a place. I doubt it is a spirit. Is heaven a Spirit?

Vibrant And Aglow In The Spirit - Friday, June 12th

Pastor Chris

Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord (Romans 12:11).

The word translated "fervent" above is the Greek "zeo"; it means to boil with heat for liquid; or glow with heat for solids. Thus, to be "fervent in spirit" is to boil in your spirit with the Word of God, and glow on the outside. That's why the Moffat translation says, "Maintain the glow"; because there's a glow of the Spirit in your life. The New King James version says, "Keep yourself aglow with the spirit"; the Amplified translation says, "...be aglow {and} burning with the Spirit...."

That's what God wants; He doesn't want you slothful, languid or docile. He wants you vibrant, exuberant, and aglow in the spirit always. Some people are slothful about going to church, or about the things of God; they're uninterested in spiritual activities. Don't be that way! Be active in soul winning; be involved in encouraging and bringing others to the house of God. Passionately pray and intercede for lost souls; it's part of your ministry in the Gospel as a child of God.

You're an ambassador of Jesus Christ, and of the Church to which you belong; never forget it. You're to speak on behalf of Christ and, of your church. Your church is your spiritual family; bring others into that family so they can hear the same Word of God that has built and edified you! Touch the lives of others with the Gospel.

Maintain your zeal and fire for the Gospel. Remain passionate about the spiritual; that is, be on fire in your spirit, and glow on the outside! How do you achieve that?

First, it's by praying in tongues. If you want to excel spiritually and make lasting impact in this world, learn to spend quality time praying in tongues. Do it quite often. When you're alone, rather than being idle, or thinking about unimportant things, pray in tongues!

Also, study the Word; give yourself to the ministry of the Word. That's how you maintain inspiration and your zeal for the Lord - it's through prayer and the ministry of the Word.

Prayer...
Dear Father, I thank you for counting me faithful, calling me into the ministry of reconciliation. I am passionate, vibrant and aglow in my spirit today; fired-up and ready to spread the Gospel to my world. Thank you for your light that shines brightly in and through me, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study:
Matthew 5:14
Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.

Isaiah 60:1
Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.
Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 3:1-16, 2 Chronicles 12-15

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Luke 1:11-25,Deuteronomy 10

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The stage was set at the Ambrose Alli University (A.A.U), Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria, for the special convocation ceremony organized to confer the Doctor of Science Honorary Degree (Sc.D) on the President of the BLW Nation, Reverend Chris Oyahilome PhD.

For this auspicious occasion in honor of Pastor Chris, the LoveWorld Multipurpose Auditorium in A.A.U hosted the Vice-chancellor, Pro-chancellor, other top officials and the students of the great University, along with the Deputy Governor and several top political leaders (Governor of Ebonyi state, the first female Governor in Nigeria, etc) and dignitaries from different parts of Nigeria.

The President BLW Nation is also commission 35 solar powered street-lights in ten (10) streets on this great campus, having also provided thousands of students with free solar reading lamps.


Source : Me, my phone and my eyes. Loveworldnews.com

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Cultured By The Word - Thursday, June 11th .

Pastor Chris

And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified (Acts 20:32).

Years ago, there were statements many were fond of making that just didn't go down well with my spirit. For example, in referring to something that was trending or in vogue, they'd say, "This dress is what's reigning" or "This brand of car is what's reigning now". I couldn't accept such or permit anyone to say such around me, because nothing, and no one else reigns, but Jesus, and He reigns through me.

I think this way because the Word has cultured my understanding. The Word of God has given me an extraordinary mentality; I can't think otherwise. Make up your mind to be cultured by the Word; it's something you have to do for yourself. Follow the Word; copy Jesus; emulate His lifestyle. Study the way He lived and ministered, and follow His examples.

Only the Word of God can mould you into that man or woman that God has destined you to be. It doesn't matter your background; you can be cultured by the Word; it's a choice that you have to make. I may not know what influences you might have been exposed to, and why you think the way you do, but I know that the Word of God can give you a new mentality.

Let God's Word be the light by which you see all things. Let it guide you in your marriage, ministry, academics, business, finances, and every area of your life. Let your outlook on life be from the perspective of God's Word. When you allow the Word of God to culture your spirit, His glory and abundant provisions become real to you.

Prayer...
Blessed Father, my delight is in your Word, which I cherish more than my necessary food! My mind is renewed, and my spirit conditioned by your Word for greatness! I'm like a tree growing by the stream, blooming and blossoming with fruitfulness, and impacting my world with your righteousness, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study:
Colossians 3:16
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. ;

1 Peter 2:21
For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 2:22-47, 2 Chronicles 8-11

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Luke 1:1-10, Deuteronomy 9

Steer Your Life In God's Direction...With Words - Wednesday, June 10th .

Pastor Chris

Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof (Proverbs 18:21).

Everything God gave us is activated through speech - words. Many, however, don't understand the power of words. The primary function of your mouth and your tongue is to steer your life in God's direction for you. Remember what the Bible tells us about God in the book of Genesis; it says, "In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God said, Let there be light: and there was light (Genesis 1:1-3).

The first speech we notice from God wasn't to somebody; rather, He started by talking to situations and circumstances. He was making things happen through the power of speech, showing us what we're supposed to do with words. He wanted light and He said, "...let there be light", and light came into being. He gave us the ability to speak so that like Him, we can call into existence the things that we want to see in our lives and environment. Halleluiah!

Your words locate you; what you say determines where you'll be in life. That's the reason it's so important for you to avoid talking negatively. For instance, when a Christian declares, "I can't do such-and-such", he may think that only applies to the context of that particular statement, but it's not so! That statement immediately works in his spirit and affects his divine nature.

This accounts for why some Christians are in a dilemma in their walk of faith. They think they know the Word of faith; yet they're not getting the right results of the Word in their lives, and they wonder why the contradiction. The reason is that they've programmed too much negativism into their spirits which must be changed. And only the Word can make that happen.

Think and talk right. Talk according to the scriptures! Be sure that your words are in sync with the revealed Word of God always. That way, you'll consistently make progress, and chart your course from glory to glory.

Prayer...
Dear Father, I thank you for your glory in my life, and the influence of your Word in my spirit, soul, and body, and on my lips! By the power of your Word on my lips, my life is beautified daily; my mind is renewed, and I'm transformed from glory to glory, in Jesus' Name. Amen.
Further Study:
Romans 12:2
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. ;

Philemon 1:6
That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 2:1-21, 2 Chronicles 5-7

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Mark 16:12-20, Deuteronomy 8

Kenny4lyfe:
There's something that can never be taken away from us; and that is uniqueness of the message that bequetted unto us. This uniqueness thrives even in face of divers challenges.
I am glad to be a part this mehn.
@Gombs it's awe inspiring to finally meet you at the recently concluded BLW Internationa Staff Week with Pastor Chris. Thanks for your efforts to ensure that our side of the story is heard through NL.
I go back to my station with renewed vigour to ensure the dominance of this Gospel of Light, Life and Love in my world, giving people's life a meaning in the process. Amen.

You're welcome bro. This message will be heard...it MUST be heard. International missions to Sudan.. loading

Light Gives Meaning - Tuesday, June 9th .

Pastor Chris

Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid (Matthew 5:14).

As a believer in Christ Jesus, you're the light of the world! Jesus said so. Therefore, you must fulfil your calling as the light of the world. Light gives meaning, describes, and gives direction; it reveals the true nature of things. Until you turn the light on, you wouldn't know what's covered in darkness. You might feel the objects, but their true state or meaning is only revealed when the lights are turned on.

For example, you may have an expensive necklace or wristwatch on, but its glitter will be lost in the dark. No one may be able to tell its true value even if they felt it on you. It might have even been made of gold, but until light shines on it, its value (meaning) isn't seen and appreciated.

Now, being the light of the world, you're sent by God to give meaning to the lives of men in this world. For example, when we say in our ministry, "Christ Embassy, Giving Your Life A Meaning" that's what we're talking about. He sent us to give meaning to people's lives. There're those who say, "I'm just an ordinary person; my life has no meaning, I'm just living from day to day!" No; not when you're born again! In Christ, not only does your life have a meaning, you're ordained to help give meaning to the lives of others through God's Word.

Jesus said, "...As my Father hath sent me, even so send I you" (John 20:21). He came to give our lives a meaning and then sent us to preach the same Gospel and use it to bring glory, beauty and meaning to the lives of men all around the world. He sent us as a light in a dark world. Light brings flavour, beauty, and colour. So, as the light of the world, you're to bring beauty, and sweetness to others through the Word of God - the Light of God! It dispels every darkness and brings value, stability, and glory into men's lives.

Prayer...
Precious heavenly Father, thank you for the special privilege you've given me as the light of the world to give meaning to the lives of men through your Word. I live in your glory today and always, impacting lives with the light of your glorious Gospel, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study:
Matthew 5:16
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. ;

Acts 26:16
But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee;

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 1:1-26, 2 Chronicles 1-4

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Mark 16:1-11, Deuteronomy 7

An Understanding Of "Christ In You" - Monday, June 8th .

Pastor Chris

...To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory (Colossians 1:26-27).

In the opening verse, the Apostle Paul unveils the mystery that was hidden from ages and from generations; that mystery is "Christ in you, the hope of glory". What does this mean to you? I need you to ponder on it for a moment.
In certain places in Scripture, where the word "Christ" is used, it could refer to Jesus - the messiah.

In some other places, it could mean the Church, which is His body: "For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ" (1 Corinthians 12:12). But in our opening scripture, "Christ" doesn't refer to the Church or the person of Jesus; rather, it refers to the anointing on the man Jesus that made Him different. "Christ" actually means "the anointed one". Notice the definite article "the" in the phrase "the anointed One", meaning it's not just anybody that you call Christ; it's got to be the anointed one. Praise God!

When he says "Christ in you, the hope of glory", he's talking about the anointing on the person of Christ Jesus. In other words, he's saying, "That anointing in you, is the hope of glory". The man Jesus doesn't live in you, per se; He's in heaven. Though you might say, "Jesus is in me", that's only acceptable in generic terminology, because the man, Jesus, ascended to heaven and He's seated at the right hand of God. But the Holy Spirit brings His presence and makes His anointing known and available to you today. So, Christ is in you, but not the man Jesus.

Now, this is the mystery: the totality of the character and nature of the man Jesus, all that He represents - His life, power, wisdom, majesty, glory and grace - are in you. Meditate on this and have the "Christ in me" consciousness. Fix your gaze on that truth; put your mind on it, for this is no religion!


Prayer...
Dear Father, I thank you for Christ, the anointed One and His anointing, live in me; all that the anointing represents - His life, power, glory, wisdom, righteousness and grace - are expressed in and through me! Christ in me is my confidence for a glorious, prosperous and victorious life, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study:

Galatians 2:20
I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. ;

1 John 2:27
But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.

Daily Scripture Reading
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: John 21:1-25, 1 Chronicles 26-29

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Mark 15:33-47, Deuteronomy 6

An Understanding Of "Christ In You" - Monday, June 8th .

Pastor Chris

...To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory (Colossians 1:26-27).

In the opening verse, the Apostle Paul unveils the mystery that was hidden from ages and from generations; that mystery is "Christ in you, the hope of glory". What does this mean to you? I need you to ponder on it for a moment.
In certain places in Scripture, where the word "Christ" is used, it could refer to Jesus - the messiah.

In some other places, it could mean the Church, which is His body: "For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ" (1 Corinthians 12:12). But in our opening scripture, "Christ" doesn't refer to the Church or the person of Jesus; rather, it refers to the anointing on the man Jesus that made Him different. "Christ" actually means "the anointed one". Notice the definite article "the" in the phrase "the anointed One", meaning it's not just anybody that you call Christ; it's got to be the anointed one. Praise God!

When he says "Christ in you, the hope of glory", he's talking about the anointing on the person of Christ Jesus. In other words, he's saying, "That anointing in you, is the hope of glory". The man Jesus doesn't live in you, per se; He's in heaven. Though you might say, "Jesus is in me", that's only acceptable in generic terminology, because the man, Jesus, ascended to heaven and He's seated at the right hand of God. But the Holy Spirit brings His presence and makes His anointing known and available to you today. So, Christ is in you, but not the man Jesus.

Now, this is the mystery: the totality of the character and nature of the man Jesus, all that He represents - His life, power, wisdom, majesty, glory and grace - are in you. Meditate on this and have the "Christ in me" consciousness. Fix your gaze on that truth; put your mind on it, for this is no religion!


Prayer...
Dear Father, I thank you for Christ, the anointed One and His anointing, live in me; all that the anointing represents - His life, power, glory, wisdom, righteousness and grace - are expressed in and through me! Christ in me is my confidence for a glorious, prosperous and victorious life, in Jesus' Name. Amen.
Further Study: Galatians 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. ;

1 John 2:27
But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.

Daily Scripture Reading
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: John 21:1-25, 1 Chronicles 26-29

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Mark 15:33-47, Deuteronomy 6

Talk Faith And Strength · Sunday, June 7th

Pastor Chris

For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man (Ephesians 3:14-16).

What an inspiring prayer of the Spirit rendered through Paul, the Apostle, for the Church! He prays that God would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might in your inner man. The word translated "Might" means miracle-working ability; God wants every one of us to be invigorated with miracle-working ability; which means none of us is ordinary or should live an ordinary life. This is God’s will for every one of us; He wants you strengthened from within, for the supernatural life.

There’s no need griping over your inabilities or lack of strength; there’s no need to be afraid or intimidated by the oppositions you face! There’s no need to faint or lose heart over anything! The will of God has already been expressed in the Spirit’s prayer for you in our opening verse! Live in that scripture. Irrespective of how you look outwardly, maybe feeble, or weak, always declare, "I’m strengthened from within!" Confess faith and strength all the time.

That’s the way to respond to the Word of God. God didn’t only give us His Word to quote, memorize or recite; He gave us His Word to use, and to live by, and we have to respond to it accordingly. You have to agree with the Word, and say repeatedly, "I’m invigorated from within by the Holy Ghost; I’m not weak! I’m energized for victory and the supernatural life, because the Holy Ghost lives in me!" Amos 3:3 says, "Can two walk together, except they be agreed?" So, when God speaks, you say the same thing in agreement with Him, and it produces results.

Whatever God says to you is for your benefit, and requires the right response. So, respond in harmony with His Word. Talk strength always, and faith will rise up within you and you’ll discomfit lurking adversities.

Prayer...
Dear Father, I thank you for granting me to be strengthened with miracle-working ability in my inner man, by your Spirit! Christ dwells in my heart by faith, and I’m strong in the Lord and in the power of His might, positioned for victory, and energized for the supernatural life, in Jesus’ Name, Amen.

further study:
Ephesians 6:10;

Colossians 1:9-11

1 year Bible Reading Plan : John 20:19-31 1 Chronicles 23-25

2 year Bible Reading Plan : Mark 15:25-32 Deuteronomy 5

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https://www.nairaland.com/1158503/how-answer-some-funny-questions

https://www.nairaland.com/2360627/20-silly-questions-people-ask

https://www.nairaland.com/2306111/funny-questions-people-ask

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I'm glad Christianity is Not a religion

JMAN05:
For the many months, weeks or days you ve been here can you tell us the thread, comment, or person you especially enjoyed since then?

Alwaystrue
Mbaemeka
Bidam
Nlmediator
Joagbaje
And Winsomex (for writing ability and dexterity only)

Worse?

Nora577
Trustman
Goshen

What made you enjoy it/him/her?

They're smart... Well articulate and biblically sound (the latter part excludes Winsomex)
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Can you share the thread u enjoyed or tell us the person you enjoyed his comment?

They're numerous... Eg Joagbaje started since 2009 dishing out truths.

Light Gives Ambience - Saturday, June 6th . 

Pastor Chris

Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life (John 8:12).

Light gives colour and beauty to life, and the light under which you live will determine your understanding, perceptions and way of life. Some people live under the wrong light, and as a result, their lives are out of joint; they've found themselves in a different environment rather than God's environment. Light gives ambience. It creates the atmosphere for an environment. When God gives you His Word, through the Holy Spirit, He creates in it an environment for you to live in. The light of His Word gives you the atmosphere in that environment.

As long as you live in that environment, the light that God gives you will not be refracted; you'll never go in the wrong direction. He leads us through His light. There's an ambience created by the Word of God in which God expects you to live. It's this same atmosphere that He sent us to create for those who live in darkness.

The Bible says the dark places of the earth are filled with the habitations of cruelty (Psalm 74:20). That's talking about spiritual darkness, where the unsaved live. It's filled with wickedness, and the devils of darkness who oppress their minds and make them think they're wise, whereas they're walking in foolishness and in darkness. When we come in, and light up their world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the right ambience is created and the darkness and cruelty are dispelled.

Do you see why preaching the Gospel is compulsory for every Christian? Only through the light of the Gospel can we create the ambience of righteousness in our environments, cities, towns, and nations. That's God's only saving power to bring men out of darkness, into His marvellous light.

Prayer...
Dear Father, I declare a mighty harvest of souls into the Kingdom today, as the Gospel is preached all around the world. Many are turned from darkness into light, and from the power of Satan unto God, as your children engage in soul-winning endeavours all around the world, in the mighty Name of Jesus. Amen.

Further Study:
Mark 16:15
And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. ;

Luke 1:79
To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: John 20:1-18, 1 Chronicles 20-22

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Mark 15:15-24, Deuteronomy 4

The Personification Of Christ In You - Friday, June 5th . 

Pastor Chris

That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height (Ephesians 3:17-18).

Notice that Paul, in the verse above, didn't say, "That Jesus may dwell in your hearts by faith...." Rather, he said, "That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith...." Jesus has ascended to heaven; the man Jesus is in heaven. So, what he's talking about here isn't the man Jesus Christ dwelling in you, rather, he's talking about all that's in the character, personality, potency of the glory and graces of Christ; the personification of Christ in you. And that's done by the Holy Spirit.

That's why, when we say, "Christ in a man" we're looking at the character, the beauty, all of the glory, power, and the righteousness of God encapsulated in a man. So, a Christian isn't just a religious person; a Christian is that man in whom Christ resides.

The word "dwell" as used in our opening verse also means, "settle"; so a Christian is one in whom Christ has settled. In other words, being born again, Christ has made His abode in the quarters of your heart; all the qualities, personality, and the character of Christ are tabernacled in your spirit! You've now become like Him, because He has settled and made His home in your heart by faith; everything about Him is now resident in your spirit.

No wonder the Bible says as He is, so are we in this world (1 John 4:17); because His very life, the very quality of His personality and the characteristics of His glory are all in you today. Blessed truth!

Confession...
I'm seated with Christ in the place of influence, power and authority, where I reign and rule with Him. Christ has settled and made His home in my heart by faith, therefore, the very quality of His personality, His beauties and graces are evident in, and expressed through me, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study:
John 14:7-9
If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him. 8 Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us. 9 Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father?

Luke 4:18-19
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, 19 To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: John 19:17-42, 1 Chronicles 17-19

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Mark 15:1-14, Deuteronomy 3

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Our Authority Over Devils - Thursday, June 4th . 

Pastor Chris

...What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God most high? I beseech thee, torment me not. (For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man... (Luke 8:28-29).

There're those who seem to have questions about what happened in Luke 8, when Jesus cast the devils out of a certain mad man in Gadara. Jesus had asked the devils to come out, but they didn't; rather, the man ran to Jesus. Why didn't the devils come out immediately, rather than the man running to Jesus? Let me explain.

First, you need to understand that every human being has to run his own life; you can't cast the devil out of someone who doesn't want the devil to go, except the person places himself under your influence. This mad man at Gadara, the Bible says, was possessed by demons for a long time. He wore no clothes and lived in graveyards and caves. He was so maniacal that he cut himself with sharp stones, night and day, and anytime he was bound with chains and fetters, he broke them (Luke 8:27-33).

However, when he saw Jesus, he ran towards Him. Now, something happened before he ran towards Jesus; when Jesus was still a distance away, the devil in him cried out with a loud voice; that's what we read in our opening verse; this happened when the Lord first commanded the devil to come out of the man. So, even though the devil didn't leave the man, he couldn't stop him from running to Jesus.

Until the man in question placed himself under the Master's influence, by running towards Him, he couldn't be helped. It's the same way today.

We have authority over devils and the cohorts of darkness in the Name of Jesus. If there's anything you're uncomfortable with, and you can perceive that Satan is the one responsible, cast him out. You don't have to shout or come out of your room to do it; there's no distance in the realm of the spirit. Call him by name and tell him to stop his operations and maneuvers; it doesn't matter where he is in this world; he'll hear you.

However, remember, when it has to do with casting him out of a person, it works best when that one places himself under your influence.

Prayer...
Thank you Father for the ability to cast out devils in the Name of Jesus; I will exercise that dominion today, and frustrate the influence and manipulations of Satan in everything that concerns me, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study:
1 Timothy 2:1-2
I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. ;

Mark 16:17-18
And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: John18:28-19:1-16, 1 Chronicles 14-16

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Mark14:66-72, Deuteronomy 2

Follow His Steps - Wednesday, June 3rd . 

Pastor Chris

For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps (1 Peter 2:21).

God never told us to follow or make some celebrities our examples, because He already told us in His Word whom to emulate: "THEREFORE BE imitators of God [copy Him and follow His example], as well-beloved children [imitate their father]" (Ephesians 5:1 AMP). So, we're to copy Jesus and emulate His lifestyle.

In addition, we're to follow the examples of men and women of faith whose exploits are chronicled for us in the Word: "Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation" (Hebrews 13:7). He wants you to be inspired by those who have taught you the Word of God, and have prevailed through the same Word. Follow their examples of faith. It's part of the reason we share testimonies of our faith exploits so God's people can built up, edified and strengthened in their faith-life.

For example, we lay hands on the sick because that's what the Word says we should do, and more so, we see such remarkable examples from the Lord Himself. In Bible days, He healed the sick and restored health to many: "...they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatick, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them" (Matthew 4:24).

It was the same story with the Apostles; they repeated the same acts of faith they saw with the Master and it worked. We're doing the same today in the mighty and matchless Name of the Lord Jesus Christ, and countless testimonies abound. Many are being healed, and many others, who have seen such faith-filled ministrations on TV, the internet, or through our publications, have had their faith stirred for the miraculous! We're merely following His steps.

Let Christ be your hero and example; emulate Him in all things, and live solely for Him.

Prayer...
Dear Father, I thank you for faith that's inspired in me as I study your Word. I'm motivated and challenged by the examples of Christ, the Apostles, and the Patriarchs of faith in the Bible; and I'm fully persuaded that my faith will prevail as I put it to work today, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study:
Hebrews 10:38 Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. ;

Hebrews 11:32-35
And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets: 33 Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, 34 Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens. 35 Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection:

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: John 18:1-27, 1 Chronicles 11-13

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Mark 14:53-65, Deuteronomy 1

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I think one thing what categorizes ce as cult is also usage of their members time.

Quite anything qualifies CE to be a cult. Winsomex, please document this too.


Ephesians 5:10-11 MSG
10 Figure out what will please Christ, and then do it.

11 Don't waste your time on useless work, mere busywork, the barren pursuits of darkness.

No time you spend in God's house or work is a waste. Quit complaining and ruining your blessings. Your life is no longer yours the moment you gave it to God, why then do you complain of not having time for yourself? See what Paul wrote by the Spirit

Galatians 2:20 KJV
I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

You can balance church work/activities and school, family etc. If a service for 2hrs runs into 3hrs,do not complain, you never can tell why it was so and why God ordained it so.

The Energy Of Words - Tuesday, June 2nd . 

Pastor Chris

For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith (Mark 11:23).

If all we read in Genesis 1 was, "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth...", it would be right to presume that God doesn't talk; He just does things! But the Bible didn't stop there. It begins by telling us that in the beginning God created the heavens and the earth, and tells us how He did it: through words, letting us know that God talks. Through the energy of words, He reframed and brought order to the world, which had become a chaotic mass.

What God did at the beginning was to reveal His character to us as a Creator, showing us how to bring order, beauty, and glory to our lives, and change circumstances and situations through the energy of words. As a child of God, having the Holy Spirit in you, you can never be disadvantaged. By your words, you can chart your course in victory and success. You can make your life triumphant.

Whatever you say, as long as it's consistent with God's Word, will surely come to pass. Amidst adversity, declare, "I'm rich in all things, for the Lord has given me richly all things to enjoy!" Affirm that good things are coming your way and happening for you and around you, because the Word says the earth is full of the goodness of the Lord.

Remember, you were created in the image and likeness of God; that means you look like Him, and can function like Him. So like Him, use your mouth -your words- to transform circumstances, and change situations to conform to God's perfect will for you.

Prayer...
Dear Father, I thank you for your eternal and infallible Word, which has reshaped my understanding and perception of life. My words are faith-filled and powerful, transforming circumstances and changing situations to conform to your perfect will for me, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study:
Hebrews 13:5-6
Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. 6 So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me. ;

James 3:13
Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: John 17:1-26, 1 Chronicles 9-10

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Mark 14:43-52, Numbers 36

Triumphant Always , and in Every place !

Monday, June 1st

Pastor Chris

Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place (2 Corinthians 2:14).

God's divine plan for us is to live triumphantly in Christ Jesus. The word "triumph" doesn't just mean victory, but a great or important victory; notable success or achievement. It also means to prevail. It's the successful ending of a struggle or contest.

There're certain important points to note in the opening verse. First, is the phrase, "...always causes us to triumph in Christ...." Thus, it's God's desire to divinely position you to have great and important victories, notable successes, or achievements always - not sometimes. This is your life-time heritage in Christ Jesus; it makes no difference what happens, where you find yourself, or who's against you; God has made you triumphant!

In Christ, we don't pray to be victorious; it's our heritage; it's our life! We were born to triumph always, and in every place. That's what the Word says; read it again: " Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place". How wonderful this is! He makes manifest the savour of His knowledge by us, not in some places, or in favourable places, but in every place.

This includes physical, geographical, emotional, and spiritual places. You're triumphant always, everywhere, and in all things. God has declared it, and it is so. Let your spirit get a hold of this truth, and live accordingly. You're a victor in Christ Jesus; triumphant all the way! Have this consciousness.

Prayer...
Dear Father, I thank you for calling me to the triumphant and victorious life in Christ Jesus. It doesn't matter where or the situation I find myself; I win always! I record great and notable achievements, enjoying my days in success, progress, peace, joy, health, and unending prosperity, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study

1 John 4:4
Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. ;

1 Corinthians 15:57
But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-Year Bible Reading Plan:
John 16:17-33,1 Chronicles 7-8

2-Year Bible Reading Plan:
Mark 14:32-42,Numbers 35

You Need The Word Every Day - Sunday, May 31st . 

Pastor Chris

Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God (Matthew 22:29).

Every Christian needs to know and understand the Word of God. Jesus said, “Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures.” If you don’t know the scriptures, you’re going to err; you’ll go astray, which is why you need to study the Word and meditate on it every day. It’s not enough for you to rely only on the Word you hear and study when you go to church on Sundays; you need the Word every day.

In the Old Testament, God gave them manna from heaven, and told them they couldn’t depend on “yesterday’s manna” for today. He told them to get “today’s manna” for today. This is very significant, because Jesus said, “I am that bread of life” (John 6:48). So, Jesus was the manna they ate in the Old Testament, as it were, but they didn’t know it. He is the Word of God made flesh.

The Word of God is God’s food for the human spirit, and you need it every day. He also told us to meditate on the Word. Now, when He spoke to Joshua, and gave him the instructions, He said, “...thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein...” (Joshua 1:. So, you can’t just use your human experience of the Word of God to live a sound Christian life. You need to know the scriptures.

In Hebrews 10:22, the Bible says, “Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.” This means the Word of God affects your spirit; it affects your soul, and affects your body. The Word works in the three departments of your life! It’s the mirror of God; His transforming agent by which you’re transfigured from glory to glory.

The more you look into the mirror of God, the greater the intensity of His glory in your life. The Word of God upgrades your thinking (Romans 12:2), and maintains your physical body in health, keeping you immunized against sickness and infirmity (Proverbs 4:20-22). So, make the conscious effort to upgrade your life every day with the Word of God.

Prayer...
Thank you dear Father, for the impact of your Word on my spirit, soul, and body! As I give myself to your Word, I’m transformed; your glory in my spirit increases and reflects outwardly. With your Word in my heart, and on my lips, my life is divinely regulated for success accomplishments, Name. Amen.

Further Study:
John 5:39
Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. ;

James 1:25
But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: John 15:18-16:1-16, 1 Chronicles 5-6

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Mark 14:22-31, Numbers 34

Chosen To Believe The Truth - Saturday, May 30th . 

Pastor Chris

But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth: Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ (2 Thessalonians 2:13-14).

God chose you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth. This is amazing. He chose you for salvation, but that salvation could only work for you through two factors: the Holy Spirit sanctifying you, and you believing the truth! If you didn’t believe the truth—the Gospel—He couldn’t have consummated your salvation. So, the Holy Spirit sets you apart (consecrates you) to believe the truth; it’s part of His glorious ministry in your life, for it takes the grace of God to believe the truth.

There’re people who only believe lies, as though they were programmed that way; they’re always in conflict with the truth. But isn’t it wonderful to know that you were chosen to believe the truth? When the Word of God comes to you, as it does every day through this devotional, your heart is ready for it; you receive it gladly, because you’ve been chosen, and you have the ability, to believe the truth.

The beautiful thing about God’s truth is that it always lifts, strengthens and protects. His truth never deceives; moreover, it’s not difficult to recognize; it’s expressed in His love; it’s always unmistakable. Halleluiah!

The Lord Jesus, in His prayer to the Father in John 17:17 said, “Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is
truth.” God’s Word is truth, and truth means reality. You’ve been sanctified by the Spirit to know, believe, and walk in the realities of our heavenly Kingdom. It brings to mind the words of the Master in Luke 8:10: “…Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God….”

Prayer...
Dear heavenly Father, I thank you for choosing me to know and believe the truth, and walk in the reality of my heavenly inheritance. Your Word lifts, strengthens, protects, and guides me today, as I give attention to it! Thank you for the manifestation of your glory in me as I live by your Word, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study:
John 1:14
And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. ;

James 1:18
Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: John 15:1-17, 1 Chronicles 3-4

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Mark 14:12-21, Numbers 33

Increasing His Glory On Your Life - Friday, May 29th . 

Pastor Chris

And have clothed yourselves with the new [spiritual self], which is [ever in the process of being] renewed and remolded into [fuller and more perfect knowledge upon] knowledge after the image (the likeness) of Him Who created it (Colossians 3:10 AMP).

When you received God’s Word into your spirit for salvation, the Word took up residence in you, and the glory of God’s Word came into your spirit. As you keep studying and meditating on God’s Word, that glory increases in your life. Every child of God has a measure of the glory of God’s Word, but it’s up to you to manifest that glory to your world; living in it every day and letting it show in your daily walk. So, you must let the Word of God dwell in you richly (Colossians 3:16), because the glory is in the Word.

What we read in our opening scripture lets us know that the new creation in Christ is renewed, refreshed, polished anew, and glows more and more through the knowledge of God’s Word. The word “knowledge” is the Greek word “epignosis,” referring to full and absolute knowledge; so the more of the knowledge of God’s Word you have, the more His glory increases in your life! Suddenly, you’d discover that the anointing on your life—and His grace at work in you have increased; your effectiveness and efficiency have increased.

Colossians 3:16 AMP says, “Let the word [spoken by] Christ (the Messiah) have its home [in your hearts and minds] and dwell in you in [all its] richness, as you teach and admonish and train one another in all insight and intelligence and wisdom [in spiritual things, and as you sing] psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, making melody to God with [His] grace in your hearts.” That means you should have God’s Word in abundance in your spirit. As you study the Word, meditate on it and let it give you a new mind-set! It’ll make your life more glorious.

You carry the glory of God in your spirit, but you can increase it; it can be stronger, and produce greater results as you increase your knowledge of the Word: “Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord” (2 Peter 1:2).

Prayer...
Dear Father, I thank you for the joy and benefits of studying and meditating on your Word. The glory in your Word is revealed and manifested in my life, as it transforms me, causing your grace and peace to be multiplied in my life, bringing me favours and blessings, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study:
2 Corinthians 3:9
For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory. ;

2 Corinthians 3:18
But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: John 14:15-31, 1 Chronicles 1-2

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Mark 14:1-11, Numbers 32